Our Children….Our Future…

“Children may only be 25% of the present population, but they are 100% of the future.”

Michelle Shearer, 2011 National TOTY & Speaker at 2011 National PTA Convention

 

Updated News You Can Use:

  • The 2012 HOH program is currently underway.  All forms are available on the Heroes webpage and entries are due Friday, February 24, 2012.  A reception for all local unit winners will be held on Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at JJ Daniell Middle School.  Contact Laurie Rashidi at Heroes@ecccpta.org with any questions.
  • It’s time to plan the election of your Nominating Committee. Missed our training sessions held in November? Please contact us at president@ecccpta.org with questions or to request a Council Officer to attend your general membership meeting. The Nominating Committee & Elections Guide is available here. We also have scripts on the Resources page.   Remember that the candidates for the NC are elected from the floor at your general membership meeting. No one is a member of the NC until the election occurs. All officer positions at the local unit level are considered open/need to be filled. This is because they are only 1 year terms. Even if an officer has stated that s/he wishes to return to the Exec Comm for another term, s/he should complete an interest form and be evaluated by the Nominating Committee just like all candidates are.
  • Congratulations to Sprayberry High School which was named a Georgia School of Excellence. It was one of only 26 schools in Georgia awarded this honor, and showed continuous gains in student achievement over the past three years, based on reading and mathematics performance on the Georgia High School Graduation test.
  • Looking for program ideas or best practices for your Arts in Education Committee? We have compiled data from the schools who responded to our informal survey.   Thank you to those PTAs.  A spreadsheet of performers used by schools is attached as well as some general information.
  • Congratulations to our schools who have already achieved at least a 2% membership increase. Reaching this “stretch goal” shows your commitment to children and the mission of PTA.  Hats off to Bells Ferry, Brumby, Dickerson, Dodgen, Garrison Mill, Daniell, Kell, Lassiter, Powers Ferry, Sedalia Park, Simpson, Sprayberry, and Timber Ridge. Way to go!
  • Thanks to you, our PTA & Cobb Alcohol Taskforce Event held in November was a great success! There were 39 attendees from PTSAs, law enforcement and other entities committed to learning about and preventing underage drinking.  The Taskforce collected 19 safe homes agreements and 3 social host resolutions!  Since then, our Board of Directors voted to pass the Social Host Resolution at its December meeting.  You can pass this resolution at your local unit level which shows your association’s commitment to this topic.  Questions? Contact us at president@ecccpta.org

Participants listen closely to the presentation at the CATF workshop

ECCC PTA is here to help you be successful in serving your school community.  Please do not hesitate to call or email with questions, comments, feedback,  etc.


Irene M. Barton 
ECCC PTA President 2011-12
president@ecccpta.org
678-778-5496

 

Our Mission

To support and speak on behalf of children and youth in  schools, the community, and before governmental bodies and other organizations that make decisions affecting children;

To assist parents in developing the skills they need to raise and protect their children, and;

To encourage parent and public involvement in the public  schools of the Nation.

 

PTA’s National Standards for Family-School Partnerships

Standard 1: Welcoming all families into the school community—Families are active participants in the life of the school, and feel welcomed, valued, and connected to each other, to school staff, and to what students are learning and doing in class.

Standard 2: Communicating effectively—Families and school staff engage in regular, two-way, meaningful communication about student learning.

Standard 3: Supporting student success—Families and school staff continuously collaborate to support students’ learning and healthy development both at home and at school, and have regular opportunities to strengthen their knowledge and skills to do so effectively.

Standard 4: Speaking up for every child—Families are empowered to be advocates for their own and other children, to ensure that students are treated fairly and have access to learning opportunities that will support their success.

Standard 5: Sharing power—Families and school staff are equal partners in decisions that affect children and families and together inform, influence, and create policies, practices, and programs.

Standard 6: Collaborating with community—Families and school staff collaborate with community members to connect students, families, and staff to expanded learning opportunities, community services, and civic participation.